Tahara plant
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Tahara plant is an Automobile Plant in Tahara, Aichi, Japan owned by Toyota Motor Corporation. It is a highly Computer and robotized plant and produces the Lexus brand of vehicles. Several Toyota vehicles are assembled there as well such as the RAV4 and 4Runner.[1] It has the distinct recognition as the world's most advanced plant and has won awards for both the quality of production and attention to detail. This was awarded by JD Power and Associates.[2]
When employees enter the factory floor, they have to go through an air shower to remove dust. Also the employees look through 4000 details for every car produced. The plant creates a Lexus every 87 seconds or 675 Lexus models per day. Workers are required to exercise and perform other physical activities such as holding and rolling golf balls in their palms. This keeps them sharp and is believed to help retain the standards necessary to produce flawless vehicles.[3]
 Lexus LS, GS, and IS are made in Tahara</center> |
 Original LS production at Tahara</center> |
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References
- ↑ Tierney, Christine (2004-02-22). "Robot-filled Tahara sets standard for Toyota, world". Detroit News. http://detnews.com/2004/specialreport/0402/22/a15-70498.htm. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
- ↑ "Toyota, GM Garner Most Awards in 2005 Initial Quality Study". J.D. Power and Associates. 2005-05-18. http://www.jdpa.com/NeWs/relEaSes/pressrelease.asp?ID=2005069. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
- ↑ A Look Inside Toyota's Tahara Plant
